During a conversation, Mr. Laurel pauses for a second or two before responding to his principal, Ms. Ryan. How should Ms. Ryan interpret Mr. Laurel's silence?

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A pause in conversation can indicate that the listener is thinking about what was said and trying to understand the speaker's feelings. Nonverbal gestures can add additional information for interpreting the situation.

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